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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Firstly, let me reiterate that this Government is seriously concerned by the lack of consultation or notice offered by P&O in relation to its decision in the United Kingdom, which is contrary to all acceptable industrial relations practice.   On the matter of Irish employees, the Department understands that approximately 25 of the P&O seafarers made redundant were Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Industry (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The fishing vessel “MFV Mary Kate” at the time when it was first presented for registration in Ireland came within the 15m to 24m sector of the fleet. At that time there was no safety survey or certification scheme for such vessels and there were no regulations for the structure, stability or machinery. At that time when the “MFV Mary Kate” fishing vessel was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am very much aware of the recent delays experienced by passengers, particularly those departing from Dublin Airport, and the negative impact these delays have had on those passengers. In relation to Dublin Airport, daa has the statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop the airport, including all the operations associated with security screening at the Airport. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Officials from my Department have recently sought information from Ryanair regarding the level of utilisation of the services it operates between Poland and Ireland.   Ryanair indicated that it provides up to 100 flights per week on 16 routes between the major airports in Poland to Dublin, Cork and Shannon, and has seen strong but not excessive demand on these routes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 155 together. In 2018, the fixed charge penalty for parking in a disabled space was substantially increased, to €150, to reflect the gravity and anti-social nature of the offence. This rises to €225 if it is not paid within 28 days. This is the highest fixed charged penalty for driving and parking offences. Penalty points are applied for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to publish a 10-year strategy for the haulage sector. The Government’s aim is to develop a strategy that will focus on generating efficiencies and improving standards, and helping the sector move to a low-carbon future. The strategy will include considerations on the consolidation of road freight deliveries. Work on the strategy is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under European Union Regulation 1008/2008 on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community, airlines have pricing freedom in relation to setting air fares and air rates for intra-Community air services and other related services such as baggage. The Regulation 1008/2008 requires that air fares be transparent i.e. that passengers booking a flight must be aware of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The European and Global oil markets are currently volatile, due to the conflict in Ukraine exacerbating pre-existing market shortages, primarily of diesel. This has caused a spike in the price of crude and in the price of refined products on the retail market. On 15 March 2022, Minister Ryan and I proposed to Government an emergency support measure – the Licensed Haulage Emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: daa has the statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport including all the operations associated with security screening at the Airport. I have met with and had briefings from the daa CEO Dalton Philips and other senior staff over recent weeks where I expressed concern at the situation and the impact the delays were having on passengers. I have established a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ukraine War (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My colleague Minister Ryan signed the Road Traffic (Recognition of Foreign Driving Licences) (Ukraine) Order 2022 into law on 22 April 2022. This means a person with temporary residence in Ireland, because of the conflict in Ukraine, can exchange their Ukrainian driving licence for an Irish licence. The licence will be valid for 12 months and will be for cars only. My Department and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The European and Global oil markets are currently volatile, due to the conflict in Ukraine exacerbating pre-existing market shortages, primarily of diesel. This has caused a spike in the price of crude and in the price of refined products on the retail market. On 15 March 2022, Minister Ryan and I proposed to Government an emergency support measure – the Licensed Haulage Emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Government has maintained a strong commitment to the aviation sector during the Covid crisis and has allocated an unprecedented €161 million in aviation specific supports to Irish airports in 2021 alone. Last year, €11.6 million of this amount was issued under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025. Building on that commitment, last week (19 April), I announced a further...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 247, 248, 249, 259, 277, 283, 292, 293 and 331 together. An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. In addition,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Following the Deputy’s most recent PQ No 173 on 24 March 2022, this matter was again referred to An Post and I understand that the Public Affairs Manager in An Post has been in contact with the Deputy’s office directly to explain the background to this matter. 

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Postcode System (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, assigns Eircodes to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on all new and existing buildings, as well as changes to existing addresses and Ordnance Survey Ireland provides the geo-locations for these buildings.  An Post GeoDirectory, a subsidiary...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. In addition, Irish post offices are typically independent businesses that are run by postmasters. Decisions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Energy Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In 2021, the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO), in conjunction with the Department, engaged with stakeholders and carried out an assessment of the options for Irish commercial State Ports to facilitate the development of the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) sector. This is in line with the target of 5GW of offshore wind by 2030 and the potential of at least 30GW of floating offshore...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Industry (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am aware that there has been some confusion over the legal status of Ukrainian people in Ireland using their Ukrainian driving licences, from both a licensing and insurance perspective. Ukrainian drivers coming here as visitors would, in normal circumstances, be permitted to drive in Ireland for a fixed period, provided they have a Green Card as proof of insurance. These are far from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority is responsible for the Driver Testing Service. The information requested is held by the RSA. I have therefore referred this question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My colleague Minister Ryan signed the Road Traffic (Recognition of Foreign Driving Licences) (Ukraine) Order 2022 into law on 22 April 2022. This means a person with temporary residence in Ireland under the provisions of the Temporary Protection Directive, because of the conflict in Ukraine, with a Ukrainian driving licence can exchange it for an Irish licence. The licence will be for a...